2022’s “Ceilings.” McAlpine referred toOlderas “the rawest and most honest version of me,” revealing in a statement that she hoped to move away from the “heavily produced and perfected” sound of her first two albums. After some self-...
It didn’t only resonate with fans: Tigers Blood earned Crutchfield her first Grammy nomination, for best Americana album. — E.R.B. 20 Shaboozey, Where I’ve Been Isn’t Where I’m Going Shaboozey, 'Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going'Photo : Courtesy Photo Anchored by the...
Her lyrics are self-assured and bold as ever but also strikingly personal, revealing self-doubt and frustration alongside bravado and a healthy dose of swagger, resulting in one of the best pop albums of 2022. - Jeremy Monroe9. The Smile...
In 2022, music reached the point where more than 100,000 new songs were being uploaded to DSPs every day, and while no one broke out how many albums that adds up to, suffice it to say that no one is coming close to keeping up with all the records that get critical love in a ...
Blood in Her Dreams adds a ramshackle punk punch to the world of Lucinda Williams-esque Americana. And while the insightful, evocative lyrics are more personal than political, there’s an undercurrent of resistance and fortitude that makes Dreams a much-needed catharsis in reality. — J.L. Soc...
There were so many good albums this year I am breaking my list into two posts. I will start with the best Americana albums. In the next couple of weeks I will post my Best Indie/Rock albums list. Though the latter will be less comprehensive than this one. While picking the best albums...
But here’s what you’ve come for…The Louder Than War Top 100 Albums Of 2022! 100. Karen: Karen (Raving Pop Blast) Perfect, old-school indie guitar pop – from an English variation on the Modern Lovers perhaps. Whatever Karen is – it’s an overwhelming, life-affirming success and ju...
Best rock albums of all time 1. Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon $9.99Buy now from Amazon Year: 1973 After the initial Syd Barrett-inspired success of their debut album The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, it took a while for Pink Floyd Mk II to find their feet. There were mo...
One major theme that runs through Pitchfork’s best albums of 2024 is disbelief. There are pop albums that defy all expectations, indie rock records that shouldn’t work but do, rap tapes that are made of everything but the raps, surprise debuts, stunning comebacks, and shocking finales. ...
Only new male artists who have released two albums or less. The music scene is always brimming with fresh talent, and when it comes to the best new male artists, there's a wealth of exciting voices and sounds to explore. These emerging stars have captured the attention of fans and critics...